I contacted Casey Sternsmith and Tess Salter to help me sell two homes while going through a…read moreviolatile high conflict divorce. My ex is incredibly stubborn and challenging to deal with. Both Casey and Tess were incredibly professional to deal with, highly responsive to my needs and managed to sell both homes for more than 20 percent over the asking price with each close of escrow taking around 10 days. Tess and Casey were patient and thoughtful in walking me through the whole process from necessary repairs, to staging and painting. Amazing job ladies and thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Thanks in large part to Casey, my partner and I are now first time homeowners, after we won the…read morefirst offer we made this year. Casey's familiarity of the nuances of the local neighborhoods in San Mateo county helped me and my partner focus our search to areas that were particularly desirable for us. Her deep knowledge of the home-buying process, and how she held our hands throughout the offer and closing process, brought clarity, confidence, transparency and to what could have an otherwise very overwhelming process. Her upbeat energy, firm guidance, and insight has made her a pleasure to work with - she even surprised us by letting us know in person with a bottle of champagne that we won the bid, a joyful experience we'll never forget. Casey's team was helpful as well - both in clear communication about completing the dozens of documents during closing (mostly remotely, which was convenient due to COVID-19) and doing the final walk through with us. After purchasing our home, Casey has been helpfully hands-on when we've requested referrals and expert advice as we are in the process of renovating part of the home. She even met me at a store to help look at supplies, and met with contractors on our behalf to get bids for the work. I appreciate that she offers valuable insight when we ask for it, is thorough in her follow up, and I feel that she genuinely is most concerned for our happiness and well-being. As a bonus, I also love that the Sternsmith Group is an all-women team!

We had such a great experience purchasing our dream house with Kevin's and Kiri's help that we…read moredecided to work with them again to sell our townhouse. Our townhouse was rather dated and needed quite a bit of work to make it appealing and stand out amongst competitions. We work full time, have a young toddler to care for and were about to move to our new home at the time so, we were worried about the effort to manage the whole remodeling. Kevin and Kiri proposed a pragmatic solution and took care of everything from planning, communication, overseeing the remodeling and so much more! This means so much to us because not only that we were able to focus on tasks at hand but also ended up with a gorgeous townhouse. The transformation was stunning! We couldn't believe that it was the same place! Kevin and Kiri communicated frequently to ensure that we were always in the loop. Kevin personally did some of the work himself to save us some money from the remodeling while Kiri directed the staging precisely and wonderfully. They answered our millions of questions day or night throughout the whole process. Their effort paid off when we closed the deal at 12% over the asking price with 5 offers and only 8 days on the market. We set the highest price in the community and highest percent over asking in the downtown townhouses. Kevin and Kiri were always available for us before, during and after closing, providing guidance and support. We couldn't have done it without them. Thank you, Kevin and Kiri!

As an public school educator and first time home buyer, the whole process of looking for a home,…read moreespecially in the Bay Area, is very intimidating. Of all parts of the process, the part I was the most nervous about were the financial options available to me. A work colleague and friend highly recommended I contact Kevin after he helped her create the winning offer that wasn't the highest on her condo. Sure enough, he did it again! Kevin did not make me feel pressured but also helped to explain the process and even made sure that as he learned more about my needs, he would be able to put me in touch with the best lender. It was basically a miracle. We weren't the highest offer, we even had a contingency, but here we are, now living in a home I've dreamed about for a very long time. Keywords that I'd use to describe him: Effective: Kevin found us an off-market property and helped set expectations that this place was going to be sold quickly if/when it hit the market. He then got us in to see the place quickly and we fell in love with it. Local expert: We only looked at a few homes together and some were fixer uppers. We could tell he understood costs and timelines for various renovations. Hard working: We had met just prior to the winter holidays and he wrote my contract on his birthday and then helped ratify the offer two days later on his wife's birthday. Resourceful: Kevin was able to help us qualify for a bigger and better home than expected because he found us a lender that was offering a 3.75% 30 year fixed mortgage when the competition was in the mid 6% range. Would I recommend him to others? Absolutely.

We recently finalized the sale of our property in Pacifica. We credit Jeff Tung for his tenacity…read moreto ensure we considered all possible ways we get the most profit out of the sale. Throughout the process, Jeff was very professional and respectful of our time and interest. Jeff provided guidance from the very first day we engaged him. His focus was always on what worked best for us, the seller. Jeff gave us options whenever possible. He helped make arrangements to engage contractors, kept on top of what we needed to complete or requirements to fulfill. He provided sound and objective feedback and left it up to us to make decisions without being a nuisance. If we weren't able to meet contractors, he offered to do it for us. Our experience in selling the house was made easier because Jeff helped in a big way. We highly recommend Jeff if ever you're in need of a realtor.

Liz is truly one of a kind! As first-time homebuyers, my…read morehusband and I could not have asked for a better guide and partner on our journey to finding our first home in Redwood City. From day one, Liz went above and beyond--not only as a realtor but as a trusted friend and confidant who made the process feel exciting, personal, and stress-free. Here's what stood out to us about working with Liz: * Deep understanding of our needs: She took the time to get to know us, our lifestyle, our priorities, and even the little details that mattered most. Every home she showed us felt like a thoughtful match. * Above-and-beyond support: We didn't have a car during our search, and Liz never hesitated to pick us up and personally take us to every open house. That gesture alone speaks volumes about her kindness and dedication. * Expert knowledge and emotional presence: Her insights about neighborhoods, disclosures, and the entire buying process were spot on. She made everything easy to understand and always ensured we felt confident with each decision. * Patience and responsiveness: No matter how many questions we asked (and there were plenty!), Liz was always patient, quick to respond, and genuinely happy to help. * A true partner through and through: Even after closing, she stayed in touch, guiding us toward trusted local professionals for contractor and home improvement needs. Liz made what could have been an overwhelming process feel warm, smooth, and even joyful. We started this journey looking for a house, but thanks to Liz, we found a home and a lifelong friend. Thank you, Liz, and the entire Veritas team, for making our dream of homeownership a reality! If you're buying a home in the Bay Area, go with Liz- there truly is no better option. P.S. If you'd like to hear more about our experience, Liz is welcome to share my contact info. I'd be happy to chat and personally share why we think she's amazing.

Liz at Veritas Homes is an amazing realtor and helped us find our home in San Carlos. She is…read morepatient, kind, and non-judgemental but will share her opinion when prompted. As first-time home buyers, we had a lot of questions and she guided us through the entire process with calm and ease. We felt completely comfortable and trusted Liz's judgment throughout the process. She remained open to our ideas and understood our constraints. Not only did Liz support our home buying process but she has also served as a trusted sounding board for our home renovations and has recommended a number of local experts including our general contractor and our pediatrician. Thank you Liz and the entire Veritas team for helping make our dream of home ownership possible!

I encountered Alicia at an open house where she was the listing agent. From a buyers perspective, I…read morecan say that she would not be the ideal agent to support a seller. She did not greet us when we entered the home, did not provide any insights into the property, was rude when presented with questions, and overall did not seem like a professional there to do her job. She was so off-putting that she made it easy for us to step away from considering this house that we were initially quite interested in.

She's going to have your place on the market longer than it needs to be. We were excited about a…read moreproperty she was showing, were the first people there, and we more than meet the critera for ideal renters. We asked for an application which she said she'd send that day. I asked again for an application when she sent a zillow message informing me of another showing (I had already seen the place and wanted an application). It's been over a week with no contact/application. The place is still on the market. We already found a place, but just warning anyone who wants to get their place rented/sold quickly--she's not helpful.

Last year my fiancé and I bought our first home in Pacifica, California through Patty Dwyer, Aris…read moreMarkoulis and the Patty Dwyer Group. Buying a house in the Bay Area was the biggest and most expensive decision we could have made. Patty, and her superhero sidekick Aris, made it as pain free as possible. Patty is very direct but low pressure which we love. We have both worked in sales our entire lives and after meeting numerous realtors we were underwhelmed by lack of professionalism, aloofness, questions being answered incorrectly, using sales tactics that tried to make us feel crazy for wanting to pay less, having realtors tell us we couldn't offer lower bids on the homes, etc. Then finally we stumbled upon Patty. She was so real. She had most of the answers off hand. If she didn't have an answer to one of our hundreds of questions she would say she didn't know, ask specialists and get back to us. A huge pet peeve of mine is receiving incorrect answers from people who aren't able or willing to admit when they don't know something. This was never the case. We were not only able to get the price down on the house (in an area where prices are always over asking), but the turnaround on the purchase was extremely fast! She connected us with a lender, insurance provider and everyone working on our purchase worked around the clock to keep us on time and in order. Although this was a super high pressure time she kept it low pressure. This was not just a transaction we feel like we are now family and check in with each other periodically. We are so happy she is in our life and absolutely recommend Patty Dwyer, Aris Markoulis and the Patty Dwyer Group.

wrote: Absolutely…read morecan't say enough about Shealagh Meehan and the work she did as our realtor. She is a perfectionist, which is exactly what every seller needs from their realtor. She is honest, detailed, and communicates the process of selling a home very clearly. She's the ultimate professional and left no stone unturned. She's the best and I would highly recommend her if you want an excellent realtor!!! Erin

This woman and her business keeps spamming us non-stop. I get letters and things left on my…read moredoorstep constantly. The worst for the environment. I'll constantly recommend against them due to this obnoxious business practice

Donna and her team are fantastic and go above and beyond the call of real estate agency. Buying a…read morehome is quite the process and Donna makes it streamlined and fun. If you need a contractor, she knows one, a mover, she knows a few, a designer, she's got one of those as well. Donna is the real deal. I'll be referring her and her teammate Penny to any of my friends and family who ask.

My partner and I lived in one of the apartments that CRG managed in downtown San Mateo. Ken L…read moreshowed us the unit when it wasn't fully ready but my partner and I immediately wanted to move in. The location was perfect and the right size for us. We even had our own driveway and one car garage. It was near the Main Street but the complex was very quiet and everyone stayed to themself. We stayed there for almost two years and if we could, we would have tried to stay much longer. Thanks Ken for being there from start to finish.

Headline: Ten-year veteran tenant forced out by poor management and cut-off amenitiesI have lived…read morein this complex for a full decade, always paid my rent on time, and treated this apartment like my own home. Unfortunately, the current management under Capital Realty Group (specifically dealing with Ruan) has made it impossible to stay.Pros:If you have an absolute emergency plumbing break, the maintenance crew does respond quickly.Cons:Amenities cut without notice: While I was away recovering from a major surgery, management completely disabled the outdoor water spigot I use to rinse my car (which gets constantly covered in thick dust from their weekly, unscheduled leaf blowers). When I questioned it, they were incredibly argumentative and told me to read my lease. There is absolutely nothing in the lease forbidding water use. As a retired, disabled veteran, losing this access makes basic upkeep incredibly difficult, and they flatly refuse to turn it back on.Massive rent increases with zero upgrades: They are hitting tenants with sharp rent increases (nearly $200 extra on a $2,200 unit) while refusing to update ancient, 20-year-old appliances, outdated countertops, or even provide touch-up paint. They dismiss old, deteriorating items as "normal wear and tear."Difficult communication: Unless it is a catastrophic emergency, getting standard repairs or reasonable accommodations approved by the front office is incredibly difficult. They turn down almost every request.Because they refuse to negotiate a month-to-month transition or restore my water access, I am forced to move out. Renters beware: they do not care about long-term, reliable tenants. They will raise your rent significantly while cutting back on basic property support.